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BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
MEETING OF JANUARY 22, 2025
Council Chambers, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue
Regular Meetings — 3:30 p.m. and 5:15 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING - 3:30 PM
1. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Goh, Vice Mayor Kaur, Councilmembers Arias (seated at 3:59 p.m.),
Gonzales, Smith, Koman and Bashirtash
Absent: ' Councilmember Weir
2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
2.a. Non -Agenda Item Public Statements
None.
2.b. Agenda Item Public Statements
Speakers listed under the item 3.a.
3. REPORTS
3.a. Resolution adopting the Active Transportation Plan.
(Staff recommends approval of the resolution.)
. RES 004-2025
City Manager Clegg made staff comments. Public Words Director Meyers made
public comments and introduced Darryl dePencier, Kimley-Horn representative who
provided a PowerPoint presentation.
1. Yesenia Fernandez spoke in support.
2. Michael Turnipseed, KernTax, provided written materials, spoke in opposition.
3. Dave Dmohowski, Kern Homebuilders, spoke in opposition.
Motion by Councilmember Smith to approve the resolution. Motion approved with
Councilmember Weir absent.
4. CLOSED SESSION
4.a. Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) regarding the following two matters:
Tina Marie Tyson v. City of Bakersfield, et al. Kern County Superior Court
Case No. BCV-22-103376
2. Edgar Quincy Sloan v. City of Bakersfield, Kern County Superior Court
Case No. BCV-20-102749
Motion by Vice Mayor Gonzales to adjourn to Closed Session at 4:17 p.m.
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4. CLOSED SESSION continued
The Closed Session meeting was adjourned at 5:11 p.m.
Meeting reconvened at 5:11 p.m.
5. CLOSED SESSION ACTION
4.a. Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) regarding the following two matters:
1. Tina Marie Tyson v. City of Bakersfield, et al. Kern County Superior Court
Case No. BCV-22-103376
City Attorney was given direction by a vote of 6-0 with Councilmember Weir
absent.
2. Edgar Quincy Sloan v. City of Bakersfield, Kern County Superior Court
Case No. BCV-20-102749
No reportable action.
6. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Goh adjourned the meeting at 5:11 p.m.
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�j REGULAR MEETING - 5:15 PM
1. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Goh, Vice Mayor Kaur, Councilmembers Arias, Gonzales, Smith,
Koman and Bashirtash
Absent: Councilmember Weir
2. INVOCATION
by Pastor Kevin Bradford, Pastor of Greater Bakersfield First Pentecostal Church.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
by Jacob Baldovinos, Mayor's Alternate appointment to the Youth Commission and a Junior
at Garces Memorial High School.
4. PRESENTATIONS
None.
5. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
5.a. Non -Agenda Item Public Statements
1. Cindy Parra and Matthew Dills spoke in favor of the Active Transportation Plan.
2. Lisa Smith spoke regarding city property nuisance near the Centennial
Corridor Project within Ward 2.
Councilmember Gonzales requested staff continue to monitor the TRIP remnant
parcels for any ongoing maintenance issues.
3. Bert Alton expressed appreciation to the Council for the bike lanes, the green and
yellow makes it much safer for the visually impaired.
4. Brittney Brim spoke in favor of Waymo self -driving cars. CM Smith spoke in favor
of self -driving cars.
5.b. Agenda Item Public Statements
None.
6. APPOINTMENTS
None.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Minutes:
7.a.1. Approval of minutes of the January 8, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting.
(Staff recommends approval of the minutes.)
b. Payments:
7.b.1. .Receive and file payments from December 20, 2024, to January 9, 2025, totaling
$23,083,719.94 as follows: Department payments in the amount of $22,378,171.64,
and Self Insurance payments in the amount of $705,548.30.
(Staff recommends receive and file report.)
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
7.b.2. Receive and file department agreements over $40,000 and under $100,000 executed
between December 20, 2024, and January 9, 2025.
(Staff recommends receiving and filing the report.)
C. Ordinances:
None.
d. Resolutions:
7.d.1. Resolution authorizing the submittal of an application to the California State
Department of Housing and Community Development under the CalHome Program in
the amount of $2,909,000 in partnership with Self -Help Enterprises.
(Staff recommends adoption of the resolution.)
RES 005-2025
7.d.2. Resolution dispensing with bidding relating to Design Build for the Code Enforcement
Rapid Response Team River Station Facility Project. (Ward 2)
(Staff recommends adoption of the resolution.)
RES 006-2025
7.d.3. Dispense with bidding for the purchase of two fire engines for the Fire Department
(early acquisition)
(Staff recommend adoption of the resolution and approval of the appropriation and
purchase.)
1. Resolution determining that Pierce Enforcer Triple Combination Engines can
most efficiently be obtained through cooperative procurement bidding
procedures from South Coast Fire Equipment, on behalf of Pierce
Manufacturing, Inc. and authorizing the Finance Director to dispense with
bidding thereof, not to exceed $2,240,313.
2. Appropriate $2,240,313 Equipment Fund balance to the Public Works
Department's Operating Budget within the Equipment Management Fund to
fund the purchase of two Pierce Fire engines.
REMOVED FOR SEPARATION CONSIDERATION. See page 7.
7.d.4. Dispense with bidding for the purchase of one ladder truck for the Fire Department
(early aquisition)
(Staff recommend adoption of the resolution and approval of the appropriation and
purchase.)
1. Resolution determining that a Pierce Enforcer tractor drawn aerial ladder truck
can most efficiently be obtained through cooperative procurement bidding
procedures from South Coast Fire Equipment, on behalf of Pierce
Manufacturing, Inc. and authorizing the Finance Director to dispense with
bidding thereof, not to exceed $2,078,553.
RES 008-2025
2. Appropriate $2,078,553 Equipment Fund balance to the Public Works
Department's Operating Budget within the Equipment Management Fund to
fund the purchase of one Pierce Enforcer tractor drawn aerial ladder truck.
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7. CONSENT CALENDR continued
7.d.5. Dispense with bidding for the purchasing of a hybrid crossover for the Recreation and
Parks Department (unbudgeted)
(Staff recommend adoption of the resolution and approval of the appropriation and
purchase.)
Resolution determining a Toyota RAV4 hybrid crossover can most efficiently
be obtained through cooperative procurement bidding procedures from
Freeway Toyota and authorizing the Finance Director to dispense with bidding
thereof, not to exceed $34,955 for the Recreation and Parks Department.
RES 009-2025
2. Appropriate $34,955 Equipment Management Fund balance to the Public
Works Operating Budget within the Equipment Management Fund.
7.d.6 Job Specification Updates and Salary Resolution 1.22.25
1. Amendment No. 16 to Resolution No. 098-23 setting salaries and related
benefits for officers 'and employees of the General Supervisory and
Management Units and adopting salary schedule and related benefits.
RES 098-2023 (16)
2. Amendment No. 8 to Resolution No. 052-23 approving Memorandum of
Understanding for employees of the Blue and White Collar Units and adopting
n salary schedule and related benefits.
RES 052-2023 (8)
3. New Job Specification: Grants Administrator #59885
e. Agreements:
7.e.1. Final Map and Improvement Agreement with Urban Land Advisors, LLC and
Berkshire Properties, LLC for Tract 7401 Developer is requesting to enter into an
agreement so the final map for Tract 7401 located on Berkshire Road between Ashe
Road and Mountain Ridge Drive can be approved and recorded. (Ward 7)
(Staff' recommends approval of the Final Map and Improvement Agreement.)
AGR 2025-005
7.e.2. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2023-078 with Tel Tec Security Systems Inc.
(increasing compensation$150,000; revised not to exceed $400,000), for the
installing, repairing, and maintaining burglar alarms, access control, electronic door
and gate hardware, and intercom systems on as -needed basis.
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2023-078 (2)
7.e.3. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2023-054 with Quad Knopf, Inc. dba QK
(increase compensation by $366,250; revised not to exceed $797,335) for Corridor
Improvements along H Street — State Route 58 to State Route 204 Project.
(Staff recommends approval of the.amendment.)
AGR 2023-054 (1)
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
7.e.4. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2023-015 with C and W Construction
Specialties (increasing compensation by $100,000; revised not to exceed $425,000
and extend the term to January 31, 2026) to provide guardrail repair, installation,
and maintenance services.
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2023-015 (2)
7.e.5. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2021-005 with Summit Capital Ventures
(deferring the construction of a private park, Horizon Park) for construction of parks
located in Old River Ranch Specific Plan. (Ward 5)
(Staff recommends approval of the amendment.)
AGR 2021-005 (1)
7.e.6. Contract Change Order Nos. 51 and 73 to Agreement No. 19-069 with Security
Paving Company (increasing compensation by $51,037.71; revised not to exceed
$151,903,697) for the Centennial Corridor Mainline Project. (Wards 1, 2, & 3)
(Staff recommends approval of the change orders.)
CCO 19-069 (51), (73)
7.e.7. Contract Change Order Nos. 12, 25, 51, 64, 71, 87, 88 to Agreement No. 18-176
(increase compensation,by $69,590.41; revised not to exceed $51,847,621.93) for
the Bakersfield Freeway Connector Project. (Wards 1 & 2)
(Staff recommends approval of the change orders.)
CCO 18-176 (12), (25), (51), (64), (71), (87), (88)
f. Bids:
None.
g. Miscellaneous:
7.g.1. Appropriate $458,142 of Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement
Program funds within the Public Works Department Capital Improvement Program
budget in the Federal/State Road Fund for the Adaptive Signal Coordination Capital
Improvement Project on Ashe Road from Panama Lane to Club View Drive.
(Wards 6 & 7)
(Staff recommends approval of the appropriation.)
7.g.2. Appropriation of $90,000 in Capital Outlay Savings to the Development
Services Operating Budget within the Equipment Management Fund for the purchase
of one grapple trailer and two C-Trains for the Rapid Response Team to the
Development Services Operating Budget within the Equipment Management Fund.
(Staff recommends approval of the appropriation.)
7.g.3. 2023 Audit Reports to be referred to the Finance, Economic Development
and Jobs Committee
(Staff -recommends referral to Finance, Economic Development and Jobs
Committee.)
1. Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the fiscal year ended
June 30, 2023.
2. Agreed Upon Conditions Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023.
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item 7.g.3. continued
3. Auditor Communication with Those Charged with Governance (SAS 114
Letter) for fiscal year ended June 30, 2023.
4. Independent Auditors Report — Compliance with Contractual Requirements
relative to the Bakersfield Subregional Wastewater Management Plan for the
year ended June 30, 2023.
5. Independent Auditors Report on Appropriations Limit Worksheet (GANN Limit)
of the City of Bakersfield for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023.
6. Independent Auditors Report — Mechanics Bank Arena, Theater,
Convention Center, Dignity Health Amphitheatre & Valley Children's
Ice Center for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023.
7. Agreed Upon Procedures Report (Public Safety and Vital Services) for the
fiscal year ended June 30, "2023.
8. Single Audit Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023.
h. Successor Agency Business:
None.
i. Public Safety/Vital Services Measure:
7 None.
City Clerk Drimakis announced a staff memorandum for item 7.g.3 was provided
transmitting the Public Safety and Vital Services agreed upon procedures report that
was not yet available at the time the agenda was published.
Vice Mayor Kaur requested item 7.d.3. be removed for separate consideration.
Motion by Vice Mayor Kaur to adopt Consent Calendar items 7.a. through 71, with the
removal of Consent Calendar item 7.d.3. for separate consideration. Motion approved
with Councilmember Weir absent.
7.d.3. Dispense with bidding for the purchase of two fire engines for the Fire Department
(early acquisition)
(Staff recommend adoption of the resolution and approval of the appropriation and
purchase.)
1. Resolution determining that Pierce Enforcer Triple Combination Engines can
most efficiently be obtained through cooperative procurement bidding
procedures from South Coast Fire Equipment, on behalf of Pierce
Manufacturing, Inc. and authorizing the Finance Director to dispense with
bidding thereof, not to exceed $2,240,313.
RES 007-2025
2. Appropriate $2,240,313 Equipment Fund balance to the Public Works
Department's Operating Budget within the Equipment Management Fund to
fund the purchase of two Pierce Fire engines.
Vice Mayor Kaur requested staff develop a Fire Master Plan; she requested
funding be allocated in the upcoming fiscal budget or an alternative funding
sources available.
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR continued
item 7.d.3. continued
Vice Mayor Kaur requested staff begin the design process for a new fire station
in South Bakersfield. 71
Vice Mayor Kaur requested the Housing & Community Development Committee
review the development codes to allow for construction of a Fire Station
adjacent to a park, school, etc. within a community development master plan.
Councilmember Arias requested staff provide the City, Council with a
presentation regarding the current Fire Joint Powers Agreement with the
County of Kern.
Councilmember Smith requested the discussion include an update of a future
fire station located in Ward 4.
Vice Mayor Kaur requested the discussion include information on staffing
needs, call volumes, and the Emergency Operations Plan.
Motion by Councilmember Arias to adopt Consent Calendar item 7.d.3. Motion
approved with Councilmember Weir absent:
8. CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.a. Public Hearing to consider HUD Substantial Action Plan Amendment No. 5 FY 2023-
2024 to add Niles Street Project FY 23-24 Amendment No. 5: Add Niles Street
Affordable Housing as a project to FY 23-24 Action Plan. New Construction
Assistance, transfer funds from New Construction Assistance FY 23-24 ($1,358,955
HOME) to Niles Street Affordable Housing. (Ward.2) �7
(Staff recommends open the public hearing and then close the hearing but take no
action.)
8.b. Public Hearing to consider HUD Substantial Action Plan Amendment No. 3 FY 2024-
2025 to add Niles Street Project FY 24-25 Amendment No. 3: Add Niles Street
Affordable Housing as a project to New Construction Assistance, transfer funds from
New Construction Assistance FY 24-25 ($619,066.19 HOME), New Construction
Assistance FY 2023-24 ($399,259.86 HOME), Program Income FY 23-24
($166,746.95 HOME), and New Construction Assistance FY 2022-23 ($214,187
HOME) to Niles Street Affordable Housing ($1,399,260 HOME). (Ward 2)
(Staff recommends approval of the Action Plan Amendment.)
8.c. Resolution Authorizing the City of Bakersfield's Application and Five -Year Plan
Amendment for Public Hearing to consider a resolution authorizing the City of
Bakersfield's application and Five -Year Plan Amendment for Permanent Local
Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program Funding in the amount of $5,581,895 and Five -
Year Plan Amendment.
(Staff recommends adoption of the resolution.)
RES 010-2024
Consent Calendar Public Hearing items 8.a. through 8.c. opened at 6:03 p.m.
No one spoke.
Consent Calendar Public Hearing items 8.a. through 8.c. closed at 6:03 p.m.
Motion by Vice Mayor Kaur to adopt Consent Calendar Public Hearings 8.a. through
8.c. Motion approved with Councilmember Weir absent.
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9. HEARINGS
7 None.
10. REPORTS
10.a Update to the Council on the Federal Department of Housing and Urban
Development 2025-2030 Consolidated Plan for the City of Bakersfield
(Staff recommends receive and file report.)
Economic and Community Development Director Byers made staff comments and
provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Motion by Vice Mayor Kaur to receive and file report. Motion approved with
Councilmember Weir absent.
11. DEFERRED BUSINESS
None.
12. NEW BUSINESS
12.a. Approval of Council Committees Calendar for January through December 2025
(Staff recommends approval of the calendar.)
City Clerk Drimakis announced that a staff memorandum was provided revising the
meeting time of the Multimodal Committee from 5 p.m. to noon at the request of the
chair and updating the Homelessness Committee meeting dates.
Motion by Vice Mayor Kaur to adopt the 2025 Council Committees Calendar. Motion
approved with Councilmember Weir absent.
13. COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS
Councilmember Bashirtash made comments in support of going door to door to obtain public
input. He made additional comments in favor of public safety and accountability.
Councilmember Arias requested staff monitor federal policy directing the US
Attorney's Office to hold local officials accountable for not complying with recent
deportation legislation which is in direct conflict with SB 54 and work with the City's
lobbyist to provide guidance to ensure the city is compliant with the law.
Councilmember Smith made comments in support of Councilmember Bashirtash's position
on accountability for crimes.
Vice Mayor Kaur requested a presentation on the economic impacts and positive
impacts of the local Community Arts Program and Initiative.
Councilmember Gonzales made comments in support of Councilmember Bashirtash's
comments regarding public safety and the positive impact of Measure N on hiring more
police officers through aggressive recruitment efforts.
Mayor Goh encouraged everyone to value and respect each other and unite the nation.
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14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Goh adjourned the meeting at 6:42 p.m.
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KAREN GOH
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield
ATTEST:
J LIE DRIMAKIS, MMC
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield